10/27/2026
🎃 HALLOWEEN SAFETY IS MORE THAN CHECKING THE CANDY.
Halloween means kids outside after dark, distracted drivers, costumes that reduce visibility, strangers approaching homes, and doors opening all night long.
The goal isn't to be afraid.
BE AWARE.
We put together a free Halloween Safety Guide for local families. It covers:
👻 Safety rules for children
🔦 Tips for parents and guardians
🏠 What to do when handing out candy
🔐 Extra precautions if you're home alone
🚗 Vehicles, visibility and situational awareness
👀 How to recognize behavior that doesn't fit the situation
One of the biggest lessons we teach:
Don't automatically assume everyone has good intentions.
That doesn't mean being scared of everyone. It means noticing behavior, trusting your instincts, creating distance when necessary, and understanding that you don't need proof something is wrong before taking a reasonable precaution.
Want the complete guide?
👇 COMMENT "HALLOWEEN" and we'll send it to you in a DM.
Save this post and share it with another parent, neighbor, friend or family member before Saturday.
DON'T BE AFRAID. BE AWARE.
Coach Tom
Excelsior Self Defense & Fitness · Bonaire, GA
P.S. Members, it's Buddy Week through Sat, Oct 31. Bring a friend to class free. 👊